The Rusty Lake series of point-and-click puzzle games have long been known for their creepy aesthetic; the tradition continues with the recently-released 'Rusty Lake: Roots' ($2.99, available on Android, Apple, Steam, and iOS), a multi-tiered game that doles out the grim backstory of some of the characters that have previously been revealed to players of the unnerving game.

Continuing the haunting series of 'Cube Escape' games, Rusty Lake has put out another free escape game on the heels of the 'Rusty Lake Hotel' game which you can buy in the app store, on Steam or via their website (www.rustylake.com). This latest release brings you into the past of the recurring character Dale Vandermeer, who first appeared in 'Cube Escape: Case 23.'

You are placed in the point of view of young Dale, who is enjoying his ninth birthday party with his parents and grandfather when things go suddenly and horribly wrong. But does the darkness need to remain?